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While newer venues can come with better amenities (like more up-to-date technology) and more novelty (fewer years in business means its less likely to be plastered all over Pinterest), there's something to be said about a timeworn location. Lived-in charm is real and vastly appealing, and older architecture is often especially elegant. Exposed brick, gorgeous archways, and antique décor are just a few details brides and grooms love. Older spots have also seen their fair share of weddings. Practice makes perfect, meaning most potential problems have already been encountered and resolved. So, if you're interested in finding a long-standing venue with a little bit of history, our friends at the Venue Report helped us compile a list of our favorites to help make your search a lot easier.

Ahead, a collection of some of the most breathtaking timeworn wedding venues around. Not only are these places all pretty and wedding-worthy, but they don't lack what more modern locations hold. These spaces—which are beloved by many couples—have been restored and renovated as needed. In the mix are spots in various parts of the country, from the West Coast to the East Coast and the North to the South. We've found venues in well-known cities like Nashville, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana, but also in lesser-known towns, like Troy, New York, and Aurora, Illinois. Whether you're looking for someplace that's industrial-chic or more luxurious and formal, you'll find a timeworn venue that suits your style here. Click through to see every option, and start planning the wedding of your dreams.

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The Cedar Room in Charleston, South Carolina

Catherine Ann Photography

This former cigar factory turned architectural gem was built in 1881, but has since been beautifully restored. It still features elements that make venues with longevity shine, like exposed brick walls, original chandeliers, and a massive courtyard.

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Takk House in Troy, New York

Courtesy of Takk House

Now here's a vintage venue that's a perfect match for weddings, specifically (Takk House is run by a wedding photographer and her partner!). Couples can expect a wrapping staircase, two ballrooms, and all-original architecture.

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Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, Louisiana

Fun fact: Solange Knowles tied the knot at Marigny Opera House, so naturally, you should, too. Once a former church (it was designed by French architect Theodore Giraud and constructed in 1853!), it now features plastered brick, paired towers, and arched openings.

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Ebell of Long Beach in Long Beach, California

Scott Clark Photo

What space comes with exposed bricked, ornate archways, stenciled cielings, bubbling fountains, and a sky-lit covered courtyard? Ebell of Long Beach! The former women's club was carefully restored in its original Spanish Revival design aesthetic.

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Company 251 in Aurora, Illinois

Courtesy of Company 251

Company 251, a historic building that was originally the International Harvester Manufacturing Co., has been transformed into a 21st century luxury event space. Complete with exposed brick walls, wood columns, marble bars, and large windows, there are plenty of modern amenities to enjoy here.

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The Lake Erie Building in Lakewood, Ohio

Courtesy of Too Much Awesomeness

Also known as the Screw Factory, The Lake Erie Building—situated in Templar Industrial Park—is nearly 100 years old and sits on 18 acres of land (perfect for you and your 300 guests!). In addition to an event space, it's home to houses factories, warehouses, offices, a winery, and art studios.

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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana

Courtesy of Carolyn Scott Photography

If you're planning an outdoor celebration, put the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum's 19th-century courtyard on your radar. Pro tip: The New Orleans-inspired venue caters best to a tropical décor scheme, thanks to its exotic outdoor space.

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Mill City Museum in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Mill City Museum is bursting with historical character and it has the awards to prove it. The venue combines relics of the mill's past life with all the modern steel, brick, and wood accents native to an industrial space to create something entirely new (and perfect for your unique big day).

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The Florence in Savannah, Georgia

Gather at the Florence for an intimate, Italian-focused event, where you can take in the aromas of the baked pizzas and Sicilian stews, sip on fine wines and great coffee, and enjoy the company of each other.

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The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm in Cleveland, Georgia

Courtesy of Anne Shackleford

This North Georgia wedding venue was reborn out of its own ashes. The circa-1900 school and dormitory was destroyed by a fire in 1928, which left only its stone foundations and chimney in its wake. Today, the aptly-named Blue Ridge foothills location embraces the structure's bones.

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The Blacksmith Shop at the Yards in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Courtesy of Matt and Tish Photography

Take one look at this historical rail yard, situated in downtown Albuquerque, and you'll be complete on board. The highlights? Floors inlaid with original tracks and the vaulted wooden and steel ceilings.

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Alderbrook Station in Astoria, Oregon

Courtesy of Adventures in Cooking

At Alderbrook Station, choose among three historic structures (the Net Lodge, the Boathouse, and the Bunkhouse). The ability to hand-pick the space that best fits your celebration isn't the only selling point. It's location—the venue is situated just over the Columbia river—makes for incredible views.

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Events Nashville at Houston Station in Nashville, Tennessee

Courtesy of Beautiful Day Photography

Houston Station is composed of a series of juxtapositions. The Nashville venue has both glamour and grit, and marries the industrial-chic aesthetic of 1800s America with all of the modern amenities of the 21st century. It also comes with the brick you love, as well as wooden features (exposed beams and hardwood floors!), and great acoustics.